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Baylor’s Matt Rhule interviews with Indianapolis Colts

Baylor;s Matt Rhule meets with the media before the start of last season (photo by Associated Press)

Baylor’s Matt Rhule is a candidate to become the next head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.

ESPN reported that Rhule interviewed with the Colts earlier this week.

SOURCES: Baylor coach Matt Rhule interviewed for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching vacancy earlier this week. Rhule, who completed his first season with the Bears in November, spent the 2012 season as the New York Giants offensive line coach. He is… https://t.co/5w6H7o0aqJ

But before Baylor fans begin fretting about losing their coach after only a year, Indy officials also are looking at at least five other candidates to replace Chuck Pagano. The site ProFootballTalk.com says that Indy also is looking at New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, former Seattle defensive coordinator Kris Richard, Kansas City special teams coordinator Dave Toub, Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and Houston defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel.

Rhule was the offensive line coach for the New York Giants in 2012.

The Bears stumbled to a 1-11 record last season, Rhule’s first year in Waco. But Rhule has shown to be an excellent recruiter. The 2018 class currently is ranked 24th in the composite ratings compiled by 247sports.com.